W.R. Partnership To Receive Award

The White River Partnership has been selected as the 2007 volunteer group recipient of the Vermont Tree Steward Award from the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Council. The award ceremony will take place Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.

The Hartford Conservation Commission and Tree Board made the nomination for the award, which goes to an organization that has shown "outstanding dedication and commitment in introducing or sustaining an urban and community forestry project within their community."

Governor Douglas will present the award and the public is invited to attend.

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